CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN (Statewide Firearms/ Defensive Tactics Manager)

Maryland Military Department; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Military Department is hiring a Correctional Officer Captain to oversee firearms training and ensure compliance with standards. This role offers the opportunity for advancement, competitive benefits, and a dynamic work environment within a large department focused on safety and justice.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Annual and sick leave

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Two years of experience supervising Correctional Officers.
• Educational substitutions accepted for criminal justice or social sciences.
• Experience in corrections can substitute for direct supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead firearms ranges and staff for training.
• Ensure compliance with training and safety standards.
• Provide oversight for use of force training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Firearms training

Defensive tactics

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN (Statewide Firearms/ Defensive Tactics Manager)

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Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

CORR 0008

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions

6852 4th St

Sykesville, MD 21784

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for leading the DPSCS Firearms Ranges and staff as well as the staff providing Defensive Tactics training. This position is responsible for ensuring all Range and Defensive Tactics staff are adhering to current policy standards, training standards, audit standards and safety practices. This position requires an extensive knowledge of, and the ability to teach, firearms operation, weapons retention, safe and secure escort procedures, as well as efficient Range Operating practices. This position provides expert training oversight for all use of force programs, instructors and students. This position assists the Special Operations Commander in ensuring all firearms training is conducted within the standards set forth in COMAR and 110-9, This position acts as a liaison for Institutional Tactical Unit Commanders, Training and facility operations as it applies to Range operations and training issues. This position provides oversight in Firearms Instructor Training and Defensive Tactics training for Institutional Tactical Units, Special Operations Group training, Chemical Agents, Officer Survival and Use of Force.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: Two years of experience supervising the work of Correctional Officers in the custody and security of adult inmates.

Notes

• The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.
• Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty credit hours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15 credit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social sciences.
• Candidates may substitute equivalent State experience in other classifications within the correctional field which involve daily contact with and custody of inmates for the required experience. Qualifying experience must be in a classification where the salary is comparable to Correctional Officer Lieutenant.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work equivalent to a Correctional Officer Lieutenant on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
  
  

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate should have at least five (5) years of experience with DPSCS.
• Candidate should have at least two (2) years of experience leading the work of correctional officers in the custody and security of adult inmates.
  
  

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to current Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services employees who are currently Captains or on Captains eligible list

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification may be required to operate large vans for transportation of inmates. Employees assigned these duties will be required to acquire a Class C Maryland driver's license.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Employees who have not already done so must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission for a correctional officer during their probationary period, (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209). Selection standards for correctional officer training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following:
  
  

U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status

Must be at least 21 years of age

A completed background investigation

Oral interview

Physical examination.

• Employees in this classification hired or reinstated on or after July 1, 2016 shall successfully complete the Entrance Level Firearms Training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission (Code of Maryland 12.10.04.04 and 12.10.04.05) and demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.
• Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
  
  

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
  
  

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to [e-mail] or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to [e-mail] referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Matthew Berry

[e-mail]

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [e-mail] or 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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